Wind Point Partners Acquires FreshEdge
October 4, 2022
Chicago-based private equity firm Wind Point Partners has acquired FreshEdge, a leading independent fresh food distributor, from Rotunda Capital Partners. FreshEdge’s existing management team will remain in place and Wind Point will provide capital to expand fresh-cut processing capabilities, warehouse space, infrastructure and pursue strategic acquisitions to grow density across the Midwest and Southeast.
- Buyers
- Wind Point Partners
- Targets
- FreshEdge
- Sellers
- Rotunda Capital Partners
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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